CVE-2026-22486 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-22486: WordPress Re Gallery plugin <= 1.18.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Product Re Gallery
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 8, 2026
Last update April 29, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Re Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Re Gallery: from n/a through 1.18.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Re Gallery versions up to 1.18.9 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data through network requests. The vulnerability does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability, but permits unauthorized changes to gallery content or settings. Update to a version newer than 1.18.9 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify gallery data or settings without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter gallery content, metadata, or configuration without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2026 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated